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P778 KPY

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,659 mi
Last recorded198,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 KPY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 198,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 193,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 179,274 miles

Front tyres outer walls are cracked & perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 166,610 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 166,610 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 156,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 149,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 143,177 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 143,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 135,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 126,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 117,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 108,310 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P778 KPY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P778 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P778 KPY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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